The Croatian shooters delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 European Shooting Championship held in the French city of Châteauroux. In the new discipline of trap solo shooting, Josip Glasnović won the gold medal, marking a significant success not only for him but also for the entire Croatian national team. His most formidable opponent in the final was his compatriot Giovanni Cernogoraz, who secured the silver medal, ensuring Croatia took the top two spots on the podium in this discipline.

Before this individual success in the trap solo event, the Croatian team consisting of Giovanni Cernogoraz, Anton Glasnović, and Josip Glasnović also won the silver medal in the team trap competition. This further confirmed the quality and depth of the Croatian shooting sports program, demonstrating their ability to compete both individually and as a team.

One exciting moment was watching Josip Glasnović eliminate his brother Anton in the quarterfinals, which heightened excitement among Croatian fans and increased the tension. After that victory, Josip continued with excellent performances that ultimately led him to the brightest achievement – the gold medal.

These achievements only confirm Croatia’s long-standing tradition in shooting sports, where they regularly rank among the best in Europe and the world. In addition to individual medals, the Croatian team has strong chances of winning more medals in the remaining team and trio events scheduled for the rest of the championship.

In summary, the Croatian shooters’ performance at this European Championship is an excellent source of pride, demonstrating that Croatia remains one of the most dominant countries in this sport across the continent. Fans and experts alike eagerly await their future successes in upcoming competitions.